For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,084 students in Thurmont, MD (there are , serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Thurmont, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Thurmont, MD are Catoctin High School, Lewistown Elementary School and Thurmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thurmont, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Thurmont have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Thurmont, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Catoctin High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14745 Sabillasville Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-8100
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 792 students
Rank: #22.
Lewistown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11119 Hessong Bridge Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-3750
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-3750
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Thurmont Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 E Main St
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-0900
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-0900
Grades: 3-5
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Thurmont Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 E Main St
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-5100
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Rank: n/an/a
7989 Rocky Ridge Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-2800
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-2800
Grades: PK-2
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thurmont, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Thurmont, MD include Catoctin High School, Lewistown Elementary School and Thurmont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Thurmont?
5 public schools are located in Thurmont.
What percentage of students in Thurmont go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Thurmont are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thurmont?
Thurmont public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Thurmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Thurmont include: Thurmont Primary vs. Catoctin High School, Catoctin High School vs. Thurmont Primary
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